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Pleural plaque without asbestos

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Link to WHO Definition

Pleural plaque without asbestos – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1696137329

Pleural plaques are deposits of hyalinized collagen fibres in the parietal pleura. They are indicative of asbestos exposure. Clinicians should be aware that pleural plaques are markers of asbestos exposure.